In The Deep Dark Woods

Ren has lived his entire life burdened by a mysterious affliction—an insatiable thirst, a body that constantly cracks without water, and emotions as fractured as his skin. He never understood why. But when a catastrophic disaster shatters an entire city, everything changes. Ren discovers the shocking truth: he’s not just a sick boy—he’s a Viran, one of a rare and powerful species born with elemental gifts that come at a steep price. Thrown into a hidden world darker and more dangerous than he ever imagined, Ren must quickly grow stronger—faster—if he’s going to protect the only family he has left: his silent, fragile little sister. In the shadows of a fractured city, where power corrupts and survival is brutal, Ren will face enemies who want him dead—and confront the true cost of being a Sovereign of the Deep. —————————— —————————— This novel is a revised and expanded version of my earlier work, crafted to bring you a richer story and more immersive experience.

They say she’s a monster. A myth. A demon wrapped in human skin. They call her the Witch in the Woods. They should have called her a warning. Hazel-Anne Davis was raised in the Devil's Playground for the end of the world—part human, part demon, full survivalist, and absolutely done with it all. When she wakes up in the dying body of a child in a foreign world, she doesn’t cry or panic. She builds. She kills. She survives. The mountains become her home, and she becomes the nightmare whispered about in drunken taverns and frightened war councils. No army ever returns. No trespasser lives. Until she met them. Dragged from her mountain, drugged and bound in a trunk like some barbaric trophy, Hazel-Anne is forced into the glittering prison of the royal court—a place where daggers hide behind fans, poison is poured in porcelain cups, and obedience is expected from women who should know their place. Hazel does not know her place. And if she does, she refuses to stay in it. Five powerful men—each dangerous in their own right—are about to learn that the “witch” they stole is no savage. She’s smarter than they are. Deadlier than their worst enemies. And she’s done playing by anyone else’s rules. Now all of them—the scarred warrior prince, the genius Crown Prince, the demon-eyed general, the assassin in the shadows, and the merchant wrapped in silk and lies—will have to decide: Will they try to control her? Or will they kneel before the storm they’ve unleashed? Either way, at the end of the day, the Witch will have her revenge.

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Pursued by killers, she barged into a man's private room and became his antidote. After a night of abandon, she coolly plunged a dagger into his chest and vanished. Little did she expect, the man became addicted and chased her to Graham City, tempting her by any means necessary to drown with him. "Erik, what do you like about me?" The man pinned the sulking girl against him and fiercely silenced her with a kiss. "Unless I die, otherwise, you'll spend your next life...

Synopsis of Behind the Curtains: In a world plunged into chaos and madness, countless malevolent creatures lurk in the shadows, watching the innocent like wolves circling lambs. Demons, eldritch gods, vengeful spirits, and twisted abominations run rampant. Hell is empty—its horrors walk the Earth. As an angel born of light, there is no choice but to ignite the holy flame... and join the hunt. Years later, Gabrielle—slayer of uncountable demon hounds—stands before an ancient god of corruption and says coldly: "You refuse to believe in God, and yet you won’t die either." "You’re really making this difficult for me."

"This is the story of a girl who doesn't truly know who she is. She feels as though she's walking alone on an endless road made of glass - fragile, beautiful, and dangerous - chasing a destination that always slips just beyond her reach. Behind her, she sets fire to every path she's crossed, knowing there's nothing left for her if she turns back." "Inside her, two versions of herself battle silently. One is gentle, sweet-spoken like honey, easily frightened, always smiling, and often in tears. The other is cold - a fearless creature that dances with danger, thirsts for blood, and is consumed by madness. She hates herself with a passion so deep, it burns through her sanity." "She thinks the soft girl inside her has already died... But she hasn't. And one day, the mad, twisted side of her will finally kill whatever's left - leaving behind nothing but a complete monster."

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In a world rebuilt from alien war, power is measured in Characters – potent abilities drawn from slain Unus monsters. Harmonics bond with many, growing stronger with each acquisition. But Wes Callahan bears a unique curse: an unprecedented synchronization rate locks him to a single Character, Aroth. Once hailed as a prodigy, now disowned and relegated to the dangerous fringes, Wes survives as a low-rank gun-for-hire. In a system built on accumulating power, can a man limited to one truly forge his own path, or is he destined to be crushed beneath the weight of mediocrity and monstrous threats?

"After losing everything, an 11-year-old boy walks beyond the forest... and into a world he never knew existed." Kalen Ravencrest's life is shattered the night he’s cast out of his home — his mother gone, his name erased, and his heart burning for revenge. In a world where the strong dominate the weak, Kalen’s silent vow sets him on a path far from the forest he once called home. Miles away, a quiet girl named Eirene is sent to the mysterious Maple Crest Home for unknown reasons. Surrounded by secrets, bullies, and whispers of a hidden past, she too must decide who she really is… and what she’s willing to fight for. As their paths inch closer in a world beyond the woods, destinies will awaken, friendships will form, and the shadows of the past will demand to be faced. Will they rise… or will the world beyond the woods consume them?

Lein Arcel was a young man. He lived in a world where everything depended on the supernatural strength known as "Flux". Lein couldn't remember who he was or his parents, all he recalled were moments of gazing at the dark sky in the midnight. His quest for his self-discovery became an oddysey, fueled by an emotions he encountered and the mysteries of his own Cause, with the insanity mind he have. But... a sudden incident emerged: a Heavenly Genocide. The event forced Lein to fight for survival against a massive slaughter perpetrated by entities from the heavens. The realms divided into five worlds, including the realm of Earth, the realm of Reckoning, the realm of Redemption, the realm of Hell, and lastly the realm of Heaven... The abode of holy beings that ultimately attack the realm of Earth. Lein and his friends, Reo and Grace, fled their city to escape the widespread destruction, making their way to Medarie Capital City, a place none of them had ever seen before. It was currently the safest haven, serving as the largest evacuation center in the Celestial region. Determined to reclaim their world, Lein, Reo, and Grace joined the military academy in Medarie Capital City. There, they pushed themselves through grueling training, determined to find a way to counter the angelic forces that had brought destruction to their homeland. In a world plunged into chaos, Lein and his two friends fought bravely against the angels to protect the realm of Earth...

slice of life

Betrayed by blood. Hunted by power. Chosen by fate. Damion was born into a noble family of magic and might, but he was never truly one of them. With a mother from a disgraced mage clan and no prestigious title to his name, he was destined to live in the shadows—until they tried to bury him alive. Trapped in an ancient cave beneath the family manor, Damion uncovers a secret long forgotten: a legendary artifact capable of reshaping destiny itself. When it merges with his body, it rewrites his very essence, unlocking powers no one in the world has seen before. As he escapes into a hostile world of snow-covered mountains, monstrous threats, and political chaos, Damion must master his new abilities, survive the elements, and outwit the many enemies now hunting him. But he’s not running anymore. He’s rising. From hunted prey to a rising predator, witness the beginning of a legend forged in isolation and vengeance. Slow-burn power progression Unique aura-based rank system Monster summoning & survival Dark family politics & revenge

The book follows Mia, an introverted art enthusiast, who attends the opening night of a local artist at a gallery. There, she meets Alex, an aspiring photographer, and they share an instant connection as they discuss art. Their conversation flows effortlessly, and Mia feels drawn to him. However, just as they are about to exchange numbers, a chaotic scene interrupts their moment, and Alex leaves abruptly, hinting at unfinished business. As Mia reflects on their encounter, she senses that this meeting is just the beginning of something significant. The story delves into the challenges of their budding romance, exploring themes of trust, secrets, and the unexpected dangers that may arise as their relationship develops. It sets the stage for a passionate journey filled with emotional highs and lows, leading Mia to question what she truly knows about Alex and the nature of their connection.

One night I finally finished my long playthrough of a fantasy academy game notorious for its difficulty, the next morning I woke up as a spy sent by the evil organization in the game to infiltrate the academy... I'm fucked.

Ilya Valenpor was born a noble, but never lived like one. Branded a stain on her stepfather’s name and ignored by the court, her only value lies in her bloodline—and when a mysterious proposal arrives, she is sold into marriage like property. Her husband-to-be? Archduke Elias Wylt—the most feared man in the kingdom of Veltharion. Once hailed as the greatest sword master alive, Elias vanished from public life after a battle with a dragon left half his body burned and his soul scarred. Cloaked in shadow, wrapped in silk, he hasn’t been seen in over a decade. Some say he is cursed. Others say he is a monster. All agree: no woman should be sent to his side. But Ilya is done being silent. Thrown into a world of court games, ancient magic, and deadly secrets, Ilya knows she must either carve out power in the arms of the very monster the empire fears or succumb to the Knight in the Wooded Hollow.

Bloom in the dark Somewhere, at the edge that devours light, a man with no memory awakens… And inside him, a locked door— its key smeared with blood. Flowers bloom out of season, notebooks split open, names written in a familiar hand, and a river carrying more than water > Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All events, characters, and place names are products of the author's imagination. Any similarities to real people, places, or events are purely coincidental. The cities, characters, and institutions depicted in this story are entirely fictional and should not be interpreted as representations of real-world counterparts.

The world didn't end with a bang. No fire. No warning. Just silence. Jason Wright and his family now live buried beneath the surface, sealed in a high-tech bunker designed for survival—not comfort. With no messages from the outside and no clear explanation for the collapse, days blur into one another. Their only certainty is isolation. But what really happened out there? Was it a disaster... or something intentional? Is there still life beyond the bunker walls? Are their friends, lovers, extended family still alive—or long gone? How long can a family endure in such close confinement before old roles shift and new attractions emerge? Can Jason carry the weight of responsibility when the world above offers no answers—and the world below begins to fracture? And if he ever gets out of the bunker... what will Jason find waiting for him outside? — Author Notes — This is my first novel. It’s a character-driven, slow-burn psychological drama set in a post-apocalyptic bunker, exploring the effects of prolonged isolation, moral collapse, and shifting family dynamics. The story includes mature themes and emotional complexity. >Content Warnings / Themes: #Incest (gradual tension, emotional and/or physical) #Moral ambiguity #Post-apocalyptic survival #Isolation & mental strain #Power dynamics within a confined space #Yuri >Why I’m Writing This: I'm writing this story to push my own boundaries as a author and to explore difficult questions about ethics, survival, and human psychology when stripped of societal norms. This project is a learning process for me. I'm not aiming for perfection—I’m aiming to grow. So if you read this and feel something—anything—I’d truly appreciate hearing your thoughts. Constructive criticism is more than welcome, whether it’s about pacing, dialogue, characters, or anything else. Please let me know what worked for you and what didn’t. Thanks for giving it a chance.

“To reach the sky, he first had to conquer the Deep.” Renric Vael never knew the surface. As a child, he awoke in Layer 2—a place of deathless echoes, crawling horrors, and the whispers of the Hive. Taken in by a wandering Pathfinder, Renric learned to fight, survive, and think like a predator. His body became weapon. His mind became fortress. But even the strongest lights die in the Deep, and when his mentor is torn from him in a brutal raid, Renric is left alone—blindfolded, burdened, and haunted. Now, he seeks the impossible: escape. Armed with a whispering dagger, the teachings of the dead, and a cursed pact with the Visionshaping Hive, Renric claws his way toward the surface. But freedom comes at a price. The world above is no sanctuary. It fears what crawled up from below—and Renric is no longer just a boy. He is something else. Something watched. As he unravels his true origins, uncovers the secret his mentor took to the grave, and walks the blade-edge between man and monster, Renric will face war, love, betrayal… and the call of the Deep that never stops whispering his name.

My name is Lucian. I was once a bringer of light, a servant to the noble ideals I once wished to preserve. But now? I am the unholy offspring of life. Maybe I was like this from the beginning. For I am the son of darkness, the foulest sin of life. From now on I am no longer Lucian, the light bringer. I will be reborn as Asura! Master of oblivion and I shall make them regret my unholy birth. I shall unleash the demons of the abyss and drown the realms in blood. I will become a god amongst the demons and punish those that denied me my freedom. I promise to make them writhe in agony just as they made me. I will burn their hypocritical ideals to ash! No!!! I shall burn all the realms to ash until there's nothing left but silence. And then maybe I can finally have my eternal slumber, but until then… I will be the dark in light.

When Elias touches the forgotten mirror in his mother’s room, it doesn’t show a reflection— it opens a door. To memories he never made. To futures he should never see. And to a version of himself… that should not exist. Now, Elias must uncover the truth before the mirror finishes what it started. Because some reflections don’t look back. They look through.

Down-on-her luck noble Melari Lyddis Gaylen was once an Earl's daughter. Now she spends her days in exile deep in the forest, supposedly learning the mystical arts from her Grandmother, the Witch in the Woods. That is, until the day venerable Ninii Lyddis chokes on her breakfast and dies, leaving a woe-fully unprepared Melari as the new Witch in the Woods. Summoned by the king and with no option to decline, Melari treks down the mountain to face her liege lord. What he wants is a healer-- someone who can keep his beast of a cousin under control. He thought the aged Witch would sort him right out, but now that's not an option. In exchange for her ancestral home and a fortune, Melari must tame Duke Terran Nyvasik of Kirleen, a warrior who bears deep wounds in addition to a curse. In this time of peace, the king will stoop low to maintain the calm. By potion or other means -- whatever the means, under no circumstances is Duke Terran to go on the warpath. Can Melari handle the challenge? Teaser: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-O9xvQCLq6I

Some stories aren’t meant for the daylight. In The Stories I Tell in the Dark, a father shares eerie, emotional, and quietly terrifying tales with his son — stories that twist the ordinary into the unsettling. These are short stories for those who enjoy a different kind of horror: the kind that lingers, that whispers, that waits. Each tale stands alone, but together they form a haunting collection about the shadows we live with, the places we shouldn’t go, and the things we only speak of when the lights are out.

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